Compartment Syndrome

Question 1

patho

Answer 1

due to the compression of nerves, blood vessels, and muscle inside a closed space. This can also be within a cast after setting a
fracture

Question 2

The 6 signs of compartment syndrome are:

Answer 2

Pain: most commonly the first symptom
Pallor: lack of blood flow causes pale skin
Paresthesia: “pins and needles” sensation
Paralysis: inability to move the limb
Pulselessness: lack of distal pulses
Poikilothermia: cold to the touch

Question 3

tx

Answer 3

medical emergency, and immediate fasciotomy

must be completed in order to relieve pressure before necrosis occurs